If there is one thing I learned from my mom, it's the importance of skin care. I've never gone to bed without taking my makeup off; I'm always trying out new masks, getting facials [1], and using technology [2] in my skin's favour. This year after attending the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, I couldn't stop thinking about how healthy the Angels' skin [3] looked. So I decided to find out the secret behind their glow — and it was the GLOPulse [4] ($165).
The futuristic-looking device was created by skincare expert Georgia Louise — who has worked with several VS Angels as well as Jennifer Aniston [5], Jennifer Lawrence [6], and Emma Stone [7] — and is equipped with two electrode plates that rest on the cheeks that promise to boost blood circulation and soften the appearance of wrinkles without injections.
"It uses galvanic current, which pulses though the dermis, stimulating the full face in seconds, whereas a regular massage only stimulates one part of the face, and a full massage takes minutes," Louise told POPSUGAR, adding that the current also makes it easy for the ingredients of a product to penetrate "100 times deeper into the skin than a regular sheet mask."
Want to know what I really thought of the treatment? Keep reading for my unfiltered opinion ahead.
GLOPulse Sheet Masks
There are three options of sheet masks: one for brightening, one for dry skin, and one to soothe inflammation. Obviously, I tried all the options and, boy, was I satisfied. The Honey Sheet Mask [8]($75 for 10 sheets), shown here, smelled like natural honey and had a thicker texture to it, which felt like I was actually putting honey all over my face. My skin was instantly more hydrated. When I used the calming Aqua Mask ($75 for 10) [9], which contains hydrating hyaluronic acid, my skin felt incredibly soft. The Green Mask [10] ($75 for 10) was another experience. It contains hydrating vitamin E and soothing green tea, which really helped me with my blemishes and breakouts. I also liked that it didn't make me itchy or irritate my skin.
GLOPulse Device
When I tried the GLOPulse [11] ($165), I was surprised to learn that the machine is very straightforward to use. First, you put on the coordinating sheet mask. Then you place the device over your head like you would put on headphones. Finally, you simply press the power button to start the treatment (you can increase the intensity by pressing that same button once or twice). Twenty minutes later, the device turns off.
The most impressive part: afterward, I didn't even want to wear makeup because my skin was so glowy. In my opinion, this is the perfect facial if you want radiant skin, fast.